Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The New Theatre
- Walmgate Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Black Death
- Church of St Olave
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The End of the Abbey
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New Walk
- The First Minster
- Water Lanes
- Lendal Bridge
- The Shambles
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms